What is the employment potential in the Tampa, Florida area?
There are jobs available for those who are flexible and able to work part-time hours in the evenings and on weekends. Licensed massage therapists generally work 20-30 hours per week. Career development skills are woven into class discussions. What opportunities for advancement exist in this field? Advancements are all self-motivated. The majority of successful therapists eventually become self-employed. Therapists take workshops to enhance their techniques and they specialize in various modalities as they develop their skills as professional therapists. What is involved in obtaining my license? The purpose of the Massage Therapy course is to enchance the health-care profession by providing therapists who are well trained in the art of touch. Graduates are prepared to take and pass the Florida State Licensing/National Certification Examination (NCBTMB). Since this is a job prep course, it is mandatory that students take the NCBTMB Exam, apply for Florida State licensure and work as mass
